Revenue from the occupation tax will go toward public improvements such as site preparation and street work at the project. It’s scheduled to end in 20 years or when $5 million is collected, whichever comes first.

Air Force Thunderbirds won't be at Offutt's 2018 air show, but they'll return in 2019 But even without a major flight team, the Offutt show won’t lack for sizzle, said Capt. Hunter Horste, air show director for the Offutt-based 55th Wing. Flight demonstrations of the Air Force’s F-35 and F-22 fight...

Topgolf's 'enhanced employment district' status means diners will pay total of 11.55 percent tax at complex Diners at the planned Topgolf development in west Omaha will pay the highest tax rate in the metro area for a meal. The Omaha City Council on Tuesday voted 5-2 to make the Topgolf project the...

A New Women's Practice Facility A new, $4.5 million women's practice gym will complete the east campus athletic corridor. Fewer student-athletes will miss practice because of tight gym and classroom schedules, and all Bluejay student-athletes will benefit. Designed primarily for volleyball and wome...

New Council Bluffs YMCA set to open Monday It was a night of celebration at the new Charles E. Lakin YMCA in Council Bluffs Thursday. The project's donors toured the $17 million facility ahead of its grand opening set for Monday, Dec. 11. The fitness and community center is 78,000 square feet, maki...

The last steel beam is almost ready and the topping off ceremony is going to be held on December 12th. Here is a photo from the Nonpareil: https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/nonpareilonline.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/3d/f3d5edc8-d629-11e7-ada7-63c3b530d5af/5a209a7519ec8.image....

I also wish the cinder block building on the next block north would be torn down too. It looks terrible with all the windows boarded up and awnings falling apart. Looks like Cubby's owns that. Wow. I wonder what they use it for. It would be great if they could at least paint a mural on it or someth...

One other quick note, hopefully the attendance on Saturday is better than the last home game vs Alcorn St. The attendance for that Sunday evening game (14,730) was the lowest since 11/13/11 vs Chicago St. (13,908)

I agree, this team is easy to like. I really feel like their defensive intensity was great in the first half last night. They forced a few shot clock violations and were forcing Baylor to turn the ball over. The Jays were getting good looks in the 2nd half but just couldn't connect. Saturday's game ...

College basketball rankings: Creighton beats UCLA, surges into the Top 25 (and 1) Big East coaches last month picked Creighton to finish fifth in the league behind Villanova, Seton Hall, Xavier and Providence. Seemed reasonable at the time. And, ultimately, that projection might prove to be exactly...

Jays were up by as much as 15 in the first half. Got behind a few times in the 2nd, but 2 big 3's by Foster and some great play from Khyri and Martin. Jays win their first game vs a top 25 team this year. Next up is #23 UCLA in KC on Monday.

The courtyard of the Conrad complete with pool that turns into a hot tub in colder weather: https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/omaha.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/7/b6/7b63fec2-06ae-5dff-950f-83f81d7ddccd/5a024b2e65303.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C800 https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.tow...